The dye from muricids is quite similar chemically to the one that is
produced from indigo. A range of colors results from dying for
different amounts of time, different concentrations, etc.
--
Dr. David Campbell
The Paleontological Research Institution
1259 Trumansburg Road
Ithaca NY 14850
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